An interesting departure for Drew Estate, a manufacturer in Esteli, Nicaragua well-known for its flavor infused cigars. This Toro is not flavored, and was in fact blended for the company's president who favors rich, strong, oscuro wrapped sticks. Although initially a private blend, the cigar took off and is now sold to the public uncellophaned so that you can appreciate the beauty of its very dark, oily wrapper and the rich aroma of these sticks. Naturally sweet with hints of cocoa and coffee, medium to full bodied.

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Liga Privada No. 9

A truly exceptional traditional cigar blended exclusively for "El Jefe", Drew Estate's president and cigar connoisseur Steve Saka, this "liga privada" or "private blend" has been aged for a full year before being offered for sale. No expense has been spared to create this robust, earthy and rich espresso of a smoke. Very satisfying.
Liga Privada No. 9 Appointed Merchant

Cigar Shape

Toro

The standard Toro shape is 6 inches by 50 ring.

Cigar Length

6"

This cigar is 6 inches long, or 152.4 mm.

Origin

Nicaragua

Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.

Cigar Ring Gauge

52

The cigar ring gauge corresponds to the diameter of a cigar, this cigar has a ring gauge of 52, so his diameter is 52/64 inches or 20.57 mm.

Strength

Full

Wrapper Color

Maduro

Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.Maduro wrapper can go from dark coffee brown with a reddish tint to blackish brown (the latter also called Oscuro).

Single Packaging

None

Rolling Type

Handmade

Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.

Cigar Manufacturer

Drew Estate

Drew Estate was founded in 1998 by New Yorkers and friends Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel. Their dream to make great cigars has turned into one of the best success stories in the industry, and their factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, called "La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate" is today one of the five largest premium cigar factories in the world.

Cigar Wrapper

USA Connecticut Broadleaf

The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.Connecticut Broadleaf is grown in the United States' Connecticut Valley and is prized for its dark, oily, full flavored and aromatic characteristics. The plants are grown in full sun giving this cigar wrapper its characteristic sweetness. The Connecticut Broadleaf plant leaves are mainly processed as maduro tobacco. Today, Connecticut Broadleaf seeds are being grown in other countries besides the United States.

Cigar Binder

Brazil

The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.Brazil grows tobacco from North to South. The East Central State of Bahia is an important cigar tobacco producer. The growing area is about 100 miles west of the state capital, Salvador da Bahia, an active port on the Atlantic Coast. The Northern State of Alagoas hosts a production around the city of Arapiraca where maduro wrappers are grown. The Southern states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina produce tobacco for cigarettes and pipe.

Cigar Filler

Dominican Republic

Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.

Honduras

Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.

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Brian G.03/27/2015

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Always one of my favorite cigars

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Khajag J.12/19/2014

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I haven't had the chance to smoke mine yet but Liga's are always great

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Opus C.11/27/2014

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This is a mean looking cigar. Enjoyed so much spent over $300 on a box. Local cigar store can't keep in stock.

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Robert L.10/17/2014

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In my opinion, one of the finest cigars out there. Construction and burn is perfect. Flavor and aroma are spot on. Not a light bodied cigar, so not a good early in the day smoke, but absolutely perfect for the evening.

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NOEL F.09/29/2014

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one of the best cigar in my humidor

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Christopher G.09/26/2014

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Classic

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Serge B.09/04/2014

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Liga Privada No. 9 is absolutely THE best smoke I have ever had! Wonderful aroma makes it for even greater experience. Must try - won't be disappointed. No surprise these are hard to find!

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NOEL F.08/29/2014

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I think Liga Privada is one of the best, perfectly. i will get more soon

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Brad B.08/20/2014

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I love this cigar. Drew Estate really knocked this one out of the park! Great flavor that intensifies and builds all the way the the end. There is a bit of a strength kick at the end, but not overpowering. Overall, great smoke!

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Connis B.02/10/2014

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Not my kind of cigar. I thought it was to light.

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Reginald G.09/19/2013

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Another great smoke.

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John M.08/12/2013

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This is a most excellent smoke! The further along it goes, the better and tastier it gets. My favorite!!!

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Dana H.08/08/2013

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Simply the best cigar on the market. Outstanding Value and Highly Recommended.

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Jerry M.07/24/2013

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Everything you read about this cigar is true. Amazing burn, tons of smoke, lasts a few hours. It is a smooth, dark, rich, full body smoke with chocolate like sweetness.

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damien h.10/03/2011

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what can i say about this cigar that every cigar blogger on the planet hasn't already,from the time you light it up till the time you burn your fingers nubbing it its a pleasure to smoke,oily wrapper,thick blue smoke and full on flaver from start to finish.